Slightly off topic - but yet still on.
I used to hear from people all the time about how any Hyundai was a total piece of garbage. I would ask them how many they've had since they are talking in such a negative way about the car.
Their answer:
"Well,
I'VE never owned one but my cousin's friend's nephew had one and he said they were garbage".
My reply:
"So
YOU'VE never owned one? How can you rightfuly talk so bad about them when you have little to no first hand experience with the car? I had a Hyundai for a few years and it was actually one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned and I've had MANY." My reason for not being a repeat customer is my turnover rate of vehicles used to be high and the resale value for the Hyundai is very low.
Terry, don't get me wrong and I'll never pick a fight and almost all of your negative points are valid but almost everyone of them is upgradable. IMO that's a fair trade for a car that will probably deliver 20mpg less in real world driving. I could be wrong as the '06 HCH II has yet to be proven with real world numbers as no-one has one fully broken in yet -
might be a stellar performer that is only 15mpg under the Insight in real world driving.
Insight:
Very Small on the inside
In you opinion I suppose
Very Hard Door Panel where your Elbow/Arm Rest /Lays
True, the door armrest is even a ways away to rest your elbow on
Aluminum Body/ Very hard to get Repaired
The Insight is practially HAND MADE, Honda has taken some of their finest craftsmen to build the Insight. On the earlier models the only car that was comparable was the Acura NSX.
No-Power/ Even less with CVT
As compared to what? Are you entering the Indy 500? There's plenty enough power for day-to-day driving for the normal person who won't be going over 100 mph often - which the Insight will do.
Bare minimum storage
I just drove mine to and from TX 900 miles round trip loaded with Christmas presents, luggage, dog etc. Would you be transporting lumber on a daily basis? A truck would be better suited.
Hard to see out of
Once you drive it everyday long enough you learn how to look behind you the correct way
On Hwy. Noisey inside
Haven't noticed it
Lousy Stereo
Easy upgrade to your choice of hundreds available, lots of people upgrade from stereos that are fine in the first place
No-Cruise Control
Upgradable: Rostra aftermarket item
No-Center Arm Rest
Upgradable: Husco units can still be had, I also just bought a "armrest cooler/warmer" that fits between the seats perfect too. Now I can have cold soda or even warm sandwiches for the long ride
No Left Leg/Foot Support
Upgradable: There is a rest there, just no pad so you will wear the carpet through over time. Talk to GH member Jim Holgreen, he knows how to get a VERY NICE footrest pad
No Real World Upgrades in Years: Period
True, they know not to mess with a good thing.